Two food supplement products have been recalled because they contain a higher level of a vitamin than is described on the labelling. The Food Standards Agency has issued a notice about the TriOn Pharma products.
It said the manufacturer was recalling Aactive D3 Drops and Aactive D3 Solution because “they contain higher levels of vitamin D3 than written on the label”.
The exact products involved are Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Drops, with a pack size of 20ml. The batch code is LS23317 and the best before date is November 2025.
For the Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Solution, the pack size is 50ml and the batch code is LS23318. It also has a best before date of November 2025.
The FSA said: “High levels of vitamin D3 have been found in the products listed above. Excessive intakes of vitamin D can cause various adverse health effects because of hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium level). Symptoms and signs may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, constipation and non-specific aches and pains, as well as thirst, polyuria, weight loss and cardiac dysrhythmias.
“TriOn Pharma is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought the products.
“If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information contact TriOn Pharma on 02392 255770 or [email protected]”
About product recalls and withdrawals
The FSA explained: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”